Polar Bears at Legendary Cape Churchill Polar Bears at Legendary Cape Churchill Overview Experience Itinerary Testimonials Dates Trip Overview Frontiers North is the only company in the world who can offer this unique expedition to Cape Churchill, world-renown as the best location on earth to view and photograph wild polar bears. Photographers from around the world travel with Frontiers North to Cape Churchill to capture breath-taking imagery of polar bears in the pristine environment found on the frozen tidal flats of Hudson Bay. By day we venture out on daily Tundra Buggy expeditions to see the bears as they spar and move toward the coast. By night we return to the comforts of our Tundra Buggy Lodge to enjoy warming home-cooked meals and presentations from some of the world’s top polar bear experts. Tour is led by a Frontiers North Interpretive Guide and features a Photo Specialist. This specialist-level adventure is intended for those interested in the ultimate polar bear viewing and photography expedition. Space is limited for this one-of-a-kind excursion; reserve early*. *Tour capacity for Legendary Cape Churchill is 40 guests at the Tundra Buggy Lodge; however, during the day guests are split into groups of a maximum of 10 guests per buggy to maximize space for photography opportunities.

Photo: ©Derek Kyostia Book Now Request More Info The Experience This exclusive 12-day expedition is intended for those interested in the ultimate polar bear viewing and photography expedition. Day 1 Day 01 Winnipeg arrival We’ve arrived into Winnipeg for our Cape Churchill expedition and we can’t wait to start our adventure. After checking into the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, which is practically across the street from the Winnipeg airport, we head downstairs and pick up our parka, snow pants and boots, supplied to us for use during our time in Churchill by Frontiers North. In the evening we meet our Frontiers North interpretive guide and the rest of our tour group during a welcome dinner, which gives us a chance to ask questions and go over our itinerary with the guide. Day 02 Heading to Churchill It’s finally here - today we are headed to Churchill. After a very early breakfast our group boards a warm bus for the short ride to the private hangar from where our plane will depart for the 2-hour flight to Churchill.

Upon arrival, we head straight out on a Churchill Town & Area Tour which comprises of an exploratory drive in the area surrounding the town of Churchill, including historical Cape Merry; the site of a crashed airplane affectionately known by locals as Miss Piggy; and Manitoba Conservation’s Polar Bear Holding Facility. We take a break for lunch and enjoy a warm, home-cooked meal at one of Churchill’s family run restaurants – who knew Churchill had such incredible food? After lunch our group has time to explore the town on our own. I choose to visit the Churchill Eskimo Museum, which is home to an enormous collection of Inuit artifacts and has an incredible little gift shop where visitors can buy local Inuit art and carvings, books and other gifts. Photo: ©Doug Ross Day 03 The Tundra Buggy Lodge We spend our first day on the tundra travelling through the Churchill Wildlife Management Area, searching out polar bears, arctic fox and hare and other northern wildlife and learning from our guide and driver about the geology and natural history of the area. In the late afternoon we cross the Hudson Bay tidal flats and cross over into Wapusk National Park.

As the light begins to fade, we see the Tundra Buggy Lodge in the distance – it’s almost as if we’re approaching an isolated space station in the middle of nowhere. We board the Tundra Buggy Lodge and the feeling of isolation disappears. The welcoming lodge staff greets us warmly and we are treated to an incredible home cooked meal before settling in to our new home on the tundra. Day 04 Wapusk National Park Our day starts before first light in order to capture the beautiful tundra sunrise from the Tundra Buggy. At this time of year, the sun rises late (around 8:30am) and sets early (around 3:40pm), so we have less than 8 full hours off full light on the tundra to capture photos. We take full advantage of this time, spending enough time with each bear (or bears) that we see and moving on to the next when everyone has gotten their fill. At the end of the day, with our hundreds (or thousands) of pictures to look over, we decide to head back to the Lodge.

However, as the sun begins to ease under the horizon, we happen upon what will be our last bear of the day; she is curled up in the snow taking a nap, and is back-lit beautifully by the setting sun. We stop long enough for everyone to get a picture of the slumbering bear and then continue on our way, glad that we were able to capture such an awe-inspiring sight. Day 05 Wapusk National Park After our Tundra Buggy excursion today we returned to the Tundra Buggy Lodge to find a visitor had dropped in while we were away. A Parks Canada Interpreter by the name of Dwayne joined our group for the night in order to give a presentation about the history of the Churchill area, including the story of Sameul Hearne and Jean François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse - after whom the Tundra Buggy Lodge accommodation units are named. The Hudson's Bay Company had played an important role in the history of Churchill and the exploration of the North, and we learned this is the reason that Frontiers North chose to outfit their Tundra Buggy Lodge with HBC's signature pointe blankets.

Tonight, even more than last night, I'll enjoy curling up under the iconic blankets that I now understand played an important part in the early fur trading done by Hudson’s Bay Company explorers in this area. Photo: ©Eric Lindberg Day 06 Wapusk National Park Last night at the Lodge our Photo Specialist guide gave a presentation about polar bear photography , so today I was excited to practise my "white on white" photo skills (although polar bears aren't technically white). Luckily, today was my Buggy's day to have the photo guide accompany us (she swtiches Buggies daily to ensure that everyone gets a chance to ask questions while on the tundra). It was a perfect day for practising as they wind was gusty and snow was blowing quickly across the flat landscape, masking everything in a haze of white. Most of the bears we saw today were hunkered down in the snow out of the wind, but one medium sized male that we came across was ambling along as though he didn't even notice the weather.

Having a professional nature photographer on the tour has really helped me to ensure that I'm capturing the best photos possible, and I know that my skills have vastly improved by taking full advantage of the knowledge of the guide while she's on our Tundra Buggy with us. Photo: JP McCarthy Wapusk National Park What an incredible day on the tundra! Today we had the amazing lucky of happening upon two young male bears as they began to play fight, or "spar". Our guide assured us that the two bears in question were in fact only practising for the future and thus were not overly agressive towards each other, but what an exciting display! The sparring continued for quite a while, with a few short breaks during which the bears cooled down by rolling around in the snow. The excitement in the Tundra Buggy was palpable and the clicking of camera shutters was non-stop as my fellow guests and I captured the match on film. This was definitely something to check off the bucket list! Photo: ©JP McCarthy Day 08 Wapusk National Park The highlight of my Tundra Buggy excursion today was spending time with a mom and cub.

We had a couple of bear sightings in the morning, but as lunch time approached our Tundra Buggy driver decided it was time to find us a "lunch bear" to spend time with while we enjoyed our picnic lunch. Luckily, it didn't take long before we happened upon this mom and cub, curled up for a rest. At first wary, momma bear kept her eye on the Buggy as we slowly moved parallel to their position - our Buggy driver knew how to get close enough to the bear for us to get some great photos, but without causing the bear any undo worry. Once we were in place, our driver server warming soup and sandwiches while guests happily snapped photos of the small polar bear family. When everyone had captured their perfect photo, we enjoyed our furry company as we ate in companionable silence. What a wonderful treat! Photo: ©Simon Gee/ Canuk Images Day 09 Wapusk National Park Today we had some great luck out on our Tundra Buggy excursion with a visit from a curious arctic fox. Our Tundra Buggy driver was the first to spot the little bundle of fur, who blended in so well with the surrounding snow.

With the words "arctic fox to the north" the entire focus of the inhabitants of the Tundra Buggy collectively moved to the north side windows of the Buggy to "ooh" and "aah" over the tiny carnivore, and of course take pictures. Lots of picures. He stuck around for a little while, perhaps as curious about us as we were about him, before scampering off into the distance. Photo:©JP McCarthy Day 10 Wapusk National Park Our day on the Tundra Buggy was much like our previous days; the wind-swept beauty of the tundra created the perfect backdrop for photos of the incredible wildlife we saw througout the day. My highlight for today however, didn't happen until the late hours of the night. After I had already gone to bed for the night I heard some excited whispering and shuffling in the lodge. I caught the words "northern lights" and looked out my window, only to be completely awe-struck by the incredible display that covered the night sky. I hurriedly dressed and grabbed my camera in order to catch the spectacle before the lights faded - which didn't happen for quite some time.

As we were out in the middle of nowhere, there were no lights to compete with the celestial phenomenon, and the Tundra Buggy Lodge's outdoor observation decks allowed plenty of room for other excited guests to take photos or just to watch in awe. What an incredible end to our last night in Wapusk National Park. Day 11 Saying goodbye to Churchill Today we set out on the Tundra Buggy for our last day on the tundra. We spent the day getting incredible photographs, enjoying our last Tundra Buggy picnic and just taking in the beauty of the north. In the late afternoon our Tundra Buggy rolled up to the Tundra Buggy launch area, where we said goodbye to our buggy driver and climbed aboard the Frontiers North bus, which took us back to the Churchill airport for the 2.5 hour flight to Winnipeg. Once we arrived in Winnipeg, we checked into the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel where we enjoyed our final Farewell Dinner with our group. It has been an incredible adventure and I’ve enjoyed my time making new friends and meeting such interesting people from around the world. Photo:©JP McCarthy Wapusk National Park Wapusk National Park A polar bear nuzzles with her young.

Photograph by Norbert Rosing, National Geographic Location: Manitoba Date Established: 1996 Size: 2,836,000 acres Manitoba’s Wapusk National Park is one of the few places in the world where, in late February, visitors can watch tiny, three-month-old bear cubs explore their snowy new world for the first time under the watchful eyes of their mothers. But no roads or trails lead into this massive park made up of rough subarctic forest, tundra, muskeg, and part of North America’s largest expanse of peat bog, which shelters one of the largest known maternity denning areas for polar bears. Wildlife-watching, especially for polar bears, is why people visit. Park Facts • Transition Region One of Canada’s most accessible northern national parks, Wapusk—Cree for “white bear”—encompasses a good portion of the Hudson James Lowlands, a subarctic ecological transition region between Manitoba’s boreal forests to the south and the Arctic tundra of Nunavut to the north. Hudson Bay itself is so vast (317,500 square miles) that it creates its own chilly microclimate.

• Wildlife Habitat Wapusk National Park is home to polar bears and other wildlife, including many rare birds, moose, wolves, red and arctic foxes, wolverines, lemmings, and the 3,000-strong Cape Churchill caribou herd, which winters here. While the climate can be inhospitable in winter for the region’s aboriginal people, they continue traditional hunting practices within the park, primarily for the caribou. Winter’s blank landscape of virtually nothing but snow would have an ill-equipped, unguided traveler lost and frozen within a day. • Bogs, Bays, and Tiny Trees In summer, Wapusk National Park’s peat bogs and marshy wetlands are nearly impossible for visitors to safely navigate. In the tundra, sedge meadows, peat bogs, and ponds cover the landscape. In the subarctic forest, where the ground is firmer, tiny, stunted trees can live to be hundreds of years old. Standing less than 6.5 feet in height, the trees have branches only on their south-facing sides, thanks to constant, harsh winds.

The Hudson Bay shoreline habitat is peppered with salt marshes and flats, rocky beaches, and, because the bay has strong tides, an intertidal zone that stretches some six miles. • White Bears Come late October and early November, roughly a thousand polar bears, which have spent their summer shambling around the region’s subarctic forest and tundra awaiting the freeze-up of Hudson Bay, move through the park’s Cape Churchill area to the new ice. They spend the winter out on the frozen bay, gorging on seals to store up fat reserves for the following year’s lean summer. Inexplicably, even grizzly bears have been spotted in the park, seven between 2003 and 2008. • Guided Trips Visitors can access Wapusk through licensed local operators who provide guided trips into the park. Tours are also available into Cape Churchill Wildlife Management Area, a provincially designated buffer zone surrounding the park that affords additional protection for the polar bear denning area and the delicate ecological system here. • Rare Birds This ecological system attracts and supports some increasingly rare bird species.

The habitat along the park’s coastline lures more than 250 species of birds—including hundreds of thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds that come to nest or stage and feed en route elsewhere during annual migrations on this major North American flyway. Birdwatchers exploring accessible open tundra and shoreline northwest of the park can spot rare Caspian terns, great grey owls, sandhill cranes, stilt sandpipers, Hudsonian godwits, Ross’s and ivory gulls, snow geese, Canada geese, arctic loons, gyrfalcons, and peregrine falcons. How to Get There From Winnipeg, Manitoba, fly north to Churchill using either Calm Air or Kivalliq Air. Flights take from 2 to 2.5 hours; some people opt to drive from Winnipeg to Thompson, Manitoba, on Hwy. 6 North—a distance of 435 miles—then take a one-hour, less costly plane hop on Calm Air (Kivalliq does not service Thompson) to Churchill. Air schedules vary depending on the time of year and passenger demand, and in winter Arctic blizzards can disrupt flight schedules, delaying arrivals and departures, sometimes for days.

VIA Rail runs passenger service on the Hudson Bay Line from Winnipeg to Churchill twice weekly (Tuesday and Sunday out, Thursday and Saturday back). The train should take two nights to get there, but can be delayed if the track has been frost heaved and the train slows to about nine miles an hour, with frequent stops to check the track. The train offers sleeper cars or economy class. The train also passes through Thompson, so visitors can choose to drive to Thompson and take the train from there, or take the train to Thompson and fly the rest of the way on Calm Air, an option that requires taking a taxi from the train station to the airport or vice versa. When to Go The yearly polar bear congregation at the coast happens in late October and early November, whereas young cubs are visible at denning areas from mid-February to mid-March. Wapusk National Park is accessible in summer via helicopter for guided tundra hiking and wildlife spotting. Birders and wildlife watchers can also explore the tundra around the town of Churchill, 25 miles northwest of the park. In July, visitors can don dry suits and frolic with hundreds of beluga whales and their calves in the Churchill River estuary.

It is recommended that any hiking near Churchill be guided by trained escorts carrying firearms in case of encounters with polar bears. Keeping a vigilant eye out for wandering bears is critical; they sometimes come right into town. How to Visit Unescorted travelers are not permitted in Wapusk National Park. Escorting guides, operators, and local hotels usually book up well ahead, so early planning is a must. During bear season, complete touring packages are the most common way to visit, with all travel details taken care of, from the Winnipeg arrival point on. Wat’chee Lodge—Wat-chee is Cree for “a hill covered with trees in the middle of the tundra”—one of the few spots in the world where young polar cubs can be viewed, has limited capacity and is open for only four weeks from mid-February to mid-March. The lodge is reached by night rail from Churchill. Travelers detrain at a stopping point called Chesnaye, where lodge employees meet them with specially equipped all-terrain trucks and take them to the lodge.

—Text adapted from the 2011 National Geographic book Guide to the National Parks of Canada Comment on This Story Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition Pin it Share International award-winning adventure and wildlife photographer Michelle Valberg to lead guests on the Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition. Set for November 2016, the Churchill, Manitoba excursion is one of the best for polar bear viewing in the world. Photo by Michelle Valberg.Click here for high-resolution version More WINNIPEG, MB--(Marketwired - May 31, 2016) - Frontiers North Adventures is pleased to announce that for the second year in a row International award-winning Adventure & Wildlife Photographer Michelle Valberg will join our 2016 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition as a Photo Specialist Guide. Renowned and sought after as a landscape, wildlife and portrait artist on the global stage, Michelle has built a reputation for casting unnoticed details that change our perception, as well as the unsettling vast landscapes that alter our perspective.

Known for her arctic photography, Michelle has made over 30 trips to Canada's Arctic, as well as Antarctica. By joining the Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, Michelle lends her vast knowledge as an arctic photographer to guests who have travelled from around the world to capture breath-taking imagery of polar bears in the pristine environment found on the frozen tidal flats of Cape Churchill. "We are very excited that Michelle will be joining us again this year for our Cape Churchill expedition," said John Gunter, President & CEO of Frontiers North Adventures. "This adventure is our most exclusive and in-depth departure, with only 40 guests per year granted access to Cape Churchill in Wapusk National Park. Offering our guests guidance from a high-calibre photographer like Michelle will allow them to return home with the high-quality polar bear images they are seeking." Cape Churchill, located inside Wapusk National Park, is known as the best location on earth to view and photographer polar bears in the wild. Frontiers North Adventures is the only company in the world who can offer this exclusive arctic expedition to the heart of polar bear country. "I am thrilled to be joining the amazing Frontiers North Adventures team again this year for the Cape Churchill trip," said Valberg.

"The whole experience including the Tundra Buggy, clients, food, staff, extraordinary landscape -- including northern lights -- and of course, the incredible polar bear viewing, is out of this world. It is a once in a lifetime trip and I am so happy to be able to share it again with photography and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world." The Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition in Wapusk National Park runs November 17th - 28th, 2016 at a cost of $11,799 CAD per person (based on double occupancy, not including taxes). For full details, including sample itinerary, visit: To see a collection of Michelle's images from the 2015 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, check out the Frontiers North Adventures blog at About Michelle Valberg Michelle's stunning and at times haunting photographs are sought after by art collectors the world over. Her images have been showcased in exhibits across North America, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where her work was the subject of a critically acclaimed three month solo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature. She has published four books and is known as a tireless philanthropist.

About Frontiers North Adventures Frontiers North specializes in authentic adventures in Canada's North, providing guests with the opportunity to experience the wildlife, history and culture of the people of the north. Owners and operators of the world-famous Tundra Buggy® Adventure, Frontiers North offers a variety of wildlife-viewing programs, the most popular being polar bears in Churchill. Wapusk National Park - Polar Bear Camera | Explore.org · Polar Bears International · See Polar Bears in the Wild This camera is located at Cape Churchill, within Wapusk National Park (NP) in northern Manitoba. In Wapusk NP, Parks Canada protects one of the world's largest concentrations of polar bear maternity dens (where female bears give birth). Polar bears congregate in October and November at Cape Churchill, along the Hudson Bay coast, waiting for the sea ice to form. The bears depend on the sea ice as a platform from which to hunt ringed seals, their main food source. grant: $1,600,000 - Polar Bears International For the Siku Cam Project as part of the My Planet, My Part Campaign and Tundra Connections program, and for general operating support. Grants between 2011-2012.

topic: polar bears Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition SOURCE: Frontiers North Adventures May 31, 2016 17:26 ET Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition WINNIPEG, MB--(Marketwired - May 31, 2016) - Frontiers North Adventures is pleased to announce that for the second year in a row International award-winning Adventure & Wildlife Photographer Michelle Valberg will join our 2016 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition as a Photo Specialist Guide. Renowned and sought after as a landscape, wildlife and portrait artist on the global stage, Michelle has built a reputation for casting unnoticed details that change our perception, as well as the unsettling vast landscapes that alter our perspective. Known for her arctic photography, Michelle has made over 30 trips to Canada's Arctic, as well as Antarctica. By joining the Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, Michelle lends her vast knowledge as an arctic photographer to guests who have travelled from around the world to capture breath-taking imagery of polar bears in the pristine environment found on the frozen tidal flats of Cape Churchill.

"We are very excited that Michelle will be joining us again this year for our Cape Churchill expedition," said John Gunter, President & CEO of Frontiers North Adventures. "This adventure is our most exclusive and in-depth departure, with only 40 guests per year granted access to Cape Churchill in Wapusk National Park. Offering our guests guidance from a high-calibre photographer like Michelle will allow them to return home with the high-quality polar bear images they are seeking." Cape Churchill, located inside Wapusk National Park, is known as the best location on earth to view and photographer polar bears in the wild. Frontiers North Adventures is the only company in the world who can offer this exclusive arctic expedition to the heart of polar bear country. "I am thrilled to be joining the amazing Frontiers North Adventures team again this year for the Cape Churchill trip," said Valberg. "The whole experience including the Tundra Buggy, clients, food, staff, extraordinary landscape -- including northern lights -- and of course, the incredible polar bear viewing, is out of this world.

It is a once in a lifetime trip and I am so happy to be able to share it again with photography and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world." The Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition in Wapusk National Park runs November 17th - 28th, 2016 at a cost of $11,799 CAD per person (based on double occupancy, not including taxes). For full details, including sample itinerary, visit: To see a collection of Michelle's images from the 2015 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, check out the Frontiers North Adventures blog at About Michelle Valberg Michelle's stunning and at times haunting photographs are sought after by art collectors the world over. Her images have been showcased in exhibits across North America, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where her work was the subject of a critically acclaimed three month solo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature. She has published four books and is known as a tireless philanthropist. About Frontiers North Adventures Frontiers North specializes in authentic adventures in Canada's North, providing guests with the opportunity to experience the wildlife, history and culture of the people of the north.

Owners and operators of the world-famous Tundra Buggy® Adventure, Frontiers North offers a variety of wildlife-viewing programs, the most popular being polar bears in Churchill. Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, by @marketwired Members by @marketwired on May 31, 2016 Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition WINNIPEG, MB--(Marketwired - May 31, 2016) - Frontiers North Adventures is pleased to announce that for the second year in a row International award-winning Adventure & Wildlife Photographer Michelle Valberg will join our 2016 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition as a Photo Specialist Guide. Renowned and sought after as a landscape, wildlife and portrait artist on the global stage, Michelle has built a reputation for casting unnoticed details that change our perception, as well as the unsettling vast landscapes that alter our perspective. Known for her arctic photography, Michelle has made over 30 trips to Canada's Arctic, as well as Antarctica.

By joining the Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, Michelle lends her vast knowledge as an arctic photographer to guests who have travelled from around the world to capture breath-taking imagery of polar bears in the pristine environment found on the frozen tidal flats of Cape Churchill. "We are very excited that Michelle will be joining us again this year for our Cape Churchill expedition," said John Gunter, President & CEO of Frontiers North Adventures. "This adventure is our most exclusive and in-depth departure, with only 40 guests per year granted access to Cape Churchill in Wapusk National Park. Offering our guests guidance from a high-calibre photographer like Michelle will allow them to return home with the high-quality polar bear images they are seeking." Cape Churchill, located inside Wapusk National Park, is known as the best location on earth to view and photographer polar bears in the wild. Frontiers North Adventures is the only company in the world who can offer this exclusive arctic expedition to the heart of polar bear country. "I am thrilled to be joining the amazing Frontiers North Adventures team again this year for the Cape Churchill trip," said Valberg.

"The whole experience including the Tundra Buggy, clients, food, staff, extraordinary landscape -- including northern lights -- and of course, the incredible polar bear viewing, is out of this world. It is a once in a lifetime trip and I am so happy to be able to share it again with photography and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world." The Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition in Wapusk National Park runs November 17th - 28th, 2016 at a cost of $11,799 CAD per person (based on double occupancy, not including taxes). For full details, including sample itinerary, visit: To see a collection of Michelle's images from the 2015 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, check out the Frontiers North Adventures blog at About Michelle Valberg Michelle's stunning and at times haunting photographs are sought after by art collectors the world over. Her images have been showcased in exhibits across North America, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where her work was the subject of a critically acclaimed three month solo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature. She has published four books and is known as a tireless philanthropist.

About Frontiers North Adventures Frontiers North specializes in authentic adventures in Canada's North, providing guests with the opportunity to experience the wildlife, history and culture of the people of the north. Owners and operators of the world-famous Tundra Buggy® Adventure, Frontiers North offers a variety of wildlife-viewing programs, the most popular being polar bears in Churchill. Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition Pin it Share International award-winning adventure and wildlife photographer Michelle Valberg to lead guests on the Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition. Set for November 2016, the Churchill, Manitoba excursion is one of the best for polar bear viewing in the world. Photo by Michelle Valberg.Click here for high-resolution version More WINNIPEG, MB--(Marketwired - May 31, 2016) - Frontiers North Adventures is pleased to announce that for the second year in a row International award-winning Adventure & Wildlife Photographer Michelle Valberg will join our 2016 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition as a Photo Specialist Guide.

Renowned and sought after as a landscape, wildlife and portrait artist on the global stage, Michelle has built a reputation for casting unnoticed details that change our perception, as well as the unsettling vast landscapes that alter our perspective. Known for her arctic photography, Michelle has made over 30 trips to Canada's Arctic, as well as Antarctica. By joining the Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, Michelle lends her vast knowledge as an arctic photographer to guests who have travelled from around the world to capture breath-taking imagery of polar bears in the pristine environment found on the frozen tidal flats of Cape Churchill. "We are very excited that Michelle will be joining us again this year for our Cape Churchill expedition," said John Gunter, President & CEO of Frontiers North Adventures. "This adventure is our most exclusive and in-depth departure, with only 40 guests per year granted access to Cape Churchill in Wapusk National Park. Offering our guests guidance from a high-calibre photographer like Michelle will allow them to return home with the high-quality polar bear images they are seeking." Cape Churchill, located inside Wapusk National Park, is known as the best location on earth to view and photographer polar bears in the wild.

Frontiers North Adventures is the only company in the world who can offer this exclusive arctic expedition to the heart of polar bear country. "I am thrilled to be joining the amazing Frontiers North Adventures team again this year for the Cape Churchill trip," said Valberg. "The whole experience including the Tundra Buggy, clients, food, staff, extraordinary landscape -- including northern lights -- and of course, the incredible polar bear viewing, is out of this world. It is a once in a lifetime trip and I am so happy to be able to share it again with photography and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world." The Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition in Wapusk National Park runs November 17th - 28th, 2016 at a cost of $11,799 CAD per person (based on double occupancy, not including taxes). For full details, including sample itinerary, visit: To see a collection of Michelle's images from the 2015 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, check out the Frontiers North Adventures blog at About Michelle Valberg Michelle's stunning and at times haunting photographs are sought after by art collectors the world over.

Her images have been showcased in exhibits across North America, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where her work was the subject of a critically acclaimed three month solo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature. She has published four books and is known as a tireless philanthropist. About Frontiers North Adventures Frontiers North specializes in authentic adventures in Canada's North, providing guests with the opportunity to experience the wildlife, history and culture of the people of the north. Owners and operators of the world-famous Tundra Buggy® Adventure, Frontiers North offers a variety of wildlife-viewing programs, the most popular being polar bears in Churchill. Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition Frontiers North Adventures Welcomes Renowned Photographer Michelle Valberg as Photography Guide on Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition Pin it Share International award-winning adventure and wildlife photographer Michelle Valberg to lead guests on the Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition. Set for November 2016, the Churchill, Manitoba excursion is one of the best for polar bear viewing in the world.

Photo by Michelle Valberg.Click here for high-resolution version More WINNIPEG, MB--(Marketwired - May 31, 2016) - Frontiers North Adventures is pleased to announce that for the second year in a row International award-winning Adventure & Wildlife Photographer Michelle Valberg will join our 2016 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition as a Photo Specialist Guide. Renowned and sought after as a landscape, wildlife and portrait artist on the global stage, Michelle has built a reputation for casting unnoticed details that change our perception, as well as the unsettling vast landscapes that alter our perspective. Known for her arctic photography, Michelle has made over 30 trips to Canada's Arctic, as well as Antarctica. By joining the Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, Michelle lends her vast knowledge as an arctic photographer to guests who have travelled from around the world to capture breath-taking imagery of polar bears in the pristine environment found on the frozen tidal flats of Cape Churchill. "We are very excited that Michelle will be joining us again this year for our Cape Churchill expedition," said John Gunter, President & CEO of Frontiers North Adventures.

"This adventure is our most exclusive and in-depth departure, with only 40 guests per year granted access to Cape Churchill in Wapusk National Park. Offering our guests guidance from a high-calibre photographer like Michelle will allow them to return home with the high-quality polar bear images they are seeking." Cape Churchill, located inside Wapusk National Park, is known as the best location on earth to view and photographer polar bears in the wild. Frontiers North Adventures is the only company in the world who can offer this exclusive arctic expedition to the heart of polar bear country. "I am thrilled to be joining the amazing Frontiers North Adventures team again this year for the Cape Churchill trip," said Valberg. "The whole experience including the Tundra Buggy, clients, food, staff, extraordinary landscape -- including northern lights -- and of course, the incredible polar bear viewing, is out of this world.

It is a once in a lifetime trip and I am so happy to be able to share it again with photography and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world." The Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition in Wapusk National Park runs November 17th - 28th, 2016 at a cost of $11,799 CAD per person (based on double occupancy, not including taxes). For full details, including sample itinerary, visit: To see a collection of Michelle's images from the 2015 Legendary Cape Churchill Expedition, check out the Frontiers North Adventures blog at About Michelle Valberg Michelle's stunning and at times haunting photographs are sought after by art collectors the world over. Her images have been showcased in exhibits across North America, including Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, where her work was the subject of a critically acclaimed three month solo exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature. She has published four books and is known as a tireless philanthropist. About Frontiers North Adventures Frontiers North specializes in authentic adventures in Canada's North, providing guests with the opportunity to experience the wildlife, history and culture of the people of the north.

Owners and operators of the world-famous Tundra Buggy® Adventure, Frontiers North offers a variety of wildlife-viewing programs, the most popular being polar bears in Churchill. Polar Bear Photography Tour to Cape Churchill in Wapusk National Park Photograph polar bears at the Cape, including mothers with cubs. Other wildlife in the area includes arctic hare, arctic fox, ptarmigan, and snowy owl. * Note: all photographs on this page were taken from Tundra Buggies® I'm thrilled to announce this year's last-minute photo tour addition, a unique opportunity to photograph one of the world's most magnificent predators at legendary Cape Churchill in Wapusk National Park, far from the Tundra Buggy® crowds which view bears near the Town of Churchill. You'll be one of just forty people a year that will get to experience first-hand the stunning opportunites the Cape offers to wildlife photographers -- glorious polar bear photography along with chances at photographing a whole host of arctic wildlife, including arctic hares, arctic foxes, snowy owls, and gyrfalcons. This end-of-season delight happens right after Frontiers North Adventures wraps up their main polar bear viewing season at Polar Bear Point.

At this point, you'll board one of just four buggies, limited to a maximum of 10 passengers each, that heads east another 30 kilometers to the icy, windswept environs of Wapusk National Park. From there, we'll set up in the one-of-a-kind Tundra Buggy Lodge® right on the shores of Hudson Bay and photograph from dawn to dusk (and into the night if we get northern lights) for seven magical days from the lodge and the buggies. This all-inclusive expedition to Cape Churchill takes us into the heart of one of the most renowned locations to photograph polar bears, home to many of the world's largest bears. And just 40 photographers a year get to experience it! I've wanted to go to Cape Churchill since my first visit to Churchill in 1998 and now that I finally have the opportunity, I'm excited to be able to take a small group up there with me to experience the arctic first-hand. Better yet, because of a last-minute deal, I'm able to pass along a special discounted rate to any of you that book by September 30th to join me on my buggy.

It's quite easy to get amazing images right from the Tundra Buggies® with short or long lenses. This amazing subarctic trip begins on November 17th with a group dinner and a night spent in Winnipeg, Manitoba, our launching point for our next 10 days of adventure. On the 18th, we'll fly north to Churchill and immediately hit the ground running with a photo tour of the area, followed by dinner and a night spent in town. Our third day sees us get on the Tundra Buggy® for our odyssey to the Tundra Buggy Lodge® from the 19th to the 27th, where we'll spend 8 nights and 7 full days on the tundra photographing everything that moves. On the 27th, we'll return to Churchill in the evening and fly back to Winnipeg for our final dinner and the final night of the trip. You'll then depart for home on the 28th. For those of you that have never been on a Tundra Buggy® before, each buggy is furnished with dual-pane frost-free windows, a bathroom, and a propane heater that looks and acts just like a fireplace.

Because we'll only have 10 photographers on the buggy, there is lots of room to either photograph out of a window (the windows open like school bus windows) handheld or using a beanbag with an entire double seat to yourself, or to photograph off of the giant back deck. I've photographed off of tundra buggies for weeks at a time in the past and as you can see from my photos on this page, it's quite easy to get natural-looking, breathtaking images. This area is also one of the best locations in Canada for seeing northern lights, so if we're lucky, we'll spend clear nights out on the lodge's observation decks photographing them. The Tundra Buggy Lodge® at dusk, the inside of the lodge, and an arctic fox from a buggy. Participants can look forward to photographing up to 30 polar bears per day, along with other wildlife. This tour is purposefully run late in November to increase our chances of having snow on the ground, so participants can expect late fall arctic temperatures ranging from 0 to -35 C (there are excellent cold weather rental clothing packages available if you don't have your own suitable clothing).

Expect the majority of the photography to be done from tripods on the back deck of the buggies or handheld and from a beanbag out of the buggy windows. This trip does not require a high level of fitness, though participants should be able to walk short distances in winter gear comfortably. Maximum nine participants per tour (plus John). Participants will be required to sign waivers. Note that there is a single supplement available for $375 + taxes for participants that would like their own room for the 2 nights in Winnipeg at the start and end of the trip, as well as for the 1 night in Churchill at the start of the trip. All participants will be sharing rooms on the Tundra Buggy Lodge®. All Canadian Wildlife Photography Tours are non-smoking tours. We highly recommend all workshop and tour participants purchase independent trip cancellation insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances.

Question: Cape Churchill in Wapusk National Park, Canada is renowned as the best location in the world to view what?
Answer: Polar bears